CN113071836A

CN113071836A - Logistics infrastructure structure

Info

Publication number: CN113071836A
Application number: CN202011578799.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 北浜谦一; 村上凉; 饭塚尚司; 细川光典
Original assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
Current assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
Priority date: 2020-01-06
Filing date: 2020-12-28
Publication date: 2021-07-06
Anticipated expiration: 2040-12-28
Also published as: CN113071836B; JP7238804B2; EP3846093A1; US20210209712A1; JP2021109712A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a logistics infrastructure structure. The logistics infrastructure structure according to the present disclosure includes: a collection and logistics yard configured to collect and distribute goods exchanged between the outside and the inside of a block; at least one unit block; an intra-block logistics path provided in a ring shape around the unit block, through which an autonomous transport robot for transporting the goods by autonomous operation passes, and at least a portion of which is provided at a portion of a layer different from a layer for a sidewalk or a driveway; a branch path configured to be able to lead to facilities facing the periphery of the unit block; and a connecting logistics path configured to connect the collection and logistics yard to the intra-street logistics path.

Description

Logistics infrastructure structure

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a logistics infrastructure structure. The present disclosure relates, for example, to a logistics infrastructure structure for delivering goods by an autonomous transport robot.

Background

Recently, as the use of mail order expands, the distribution amount of goods increases. As the flow rate of the material increases, the occurrence of traffic congestion caused by vehicles for material flow or delay in delivery time caused by traffic congestion has become a problem. To solve such a problem, an example of a technique related to a logistics system for alleviating such traffic congestion is disclosed in japanese unexamined patent application publication No. 2003-300624.

The distribution system disclosed in japanese unexamined patent application publication No.2003-300624 has the following features. Underground logistics base facilities are provided underground of roads or sites such as roads near shopping malls. The underground logistics base facility is provided with an underground parking lot in which vehicles can enter and exit the ground and a collection and delivery area for collecting and delivering goods. Further, an underground distribution network is provided underground at a site of the shopping mall, and via the network, the goods are transported between the underground distribution base facility and the underground portion of each terminal collection and delivery area. The underground collection and distribution center is provided with: a cargo terminal at which cargo can be unloaded from and loaded into the transport vehicle; an automated warehouse for temporarily storing goods; a carrier's parking space; and a parking space for the visitor.

Disclosure of Invention

However, in the logistics system disclosed in Japanese unexamined patent application publication No.2003-300624, there are the following problems: that is, the expandability when the area of a town is enlarged is low because a large and complicated underground structure including underground parking spaces must be built.

The present disclosure is made to solve such problems. The purpose of the present disclosure is to enhance the extensibility of the logistics network when towns are extended.

An example aspect of the present disclosure is a logistics infrastructure structure, comprising: a collection and logistics yard configured to collect and distribute goods exchanged outside and inside a block; at least one unit block; an intra-block logistics path arranged in a ring shape around the circumference of the unit block, through which an autonomous transport robot for transporting goods by autonomous operation passes, and at least a part of which is arranged at a portion of a layer different from a layer for a sidewalk or a driveway; a branch path configured to be accessible to facilities facing the periphery of the unit block; a connection logistics path configured to connect the collection and logistics yard to the intra-block logistics path.

Another example aspect of the present disclosure is a logistics infrastructure structure, comprising: a collection and logistics yard configured to collect and distribute goods exchanged outside and inside a neighborhood. At least one unit block; an intra-block logistics path provided in contact with at least one side of the unit block, for transporting goods through the intra-block logistics path by an autonomous operation, and at least a part of the intra-block logistics path is provided at a portion of a different layer than that for a sidewalk or a driveway; a branch path configured to be accessible to facilities facing the periphery of the unit block; a connection logistics path configured to connect the collection and logistics yard to the intra-block logistics path.

In the logistics infrastructure structure according to the present disclosure, at least a part of the circumference of the unit block is provided with a branch path leading to a facility in the unit block such that the branch path branches from the intra-block logistics path. In the logistics infrastructure structure according to the present disclosure, the collection and logistics yard is disposed at a location separate from the neighborhood, and the collection and logistics yard is connected to the intra-neighborhood logistics path by connecting the logistics path. With this structure, in the logistics infrastructure structure according to the present disclosure, it is possible to extend the intra-block logistics network by extending blocks in units of unit blocks.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a logistics infrastructure structure having high extensibility of a logistics network when a town is extended.

The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings, which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not to be considered as limiting the present disclosure.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a logistics infrastructure configuration according to a first embodiment;

fig. 2 is a schematic view of a sectional structure of a logistics infrastructure structure according to a first embodiment;

fig. 3 is a diagram for explaining the limitation of the traveling direction of the intra-block logistics path of the logistics infrastructure structure according to the first embodiment;

fig. 4 is a sectional view of a piping structure for explaining a neighborhood logistics path of the logistics infrastructure structure according to the first embodiment;

fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining the collection of the logistics infrastructure structure and logistics in the logistics yard and in-facility yard according to the first embodiment;

fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of a logistics infrastructure configuration according to a second embodiment; and

fig. 7 is a schematic view of a collection and logistics yard according to a third embodiment.

Detailed Description

[ first embodiment ]

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a logistics infrastructure configuration 1 according to a first embodiment. As shown in fig. 1, the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment includes a collection and logistics yard 10, a unit block 11, a main trunk 12, a connecting logistics path 15, and an intra-block logistics path 16. Unit block 11 includes facilities 13 and alleys 14. Further, the facility 13 is provided with an in-facility yard 18.

In the example shown in fig. 1, unit blocks 11 are arranged in three separate areas. More specifically, in fig. 1, five unit blocks are arranged in a block connected to the distribution yard 10 via one connecting logistics path 15, two unit blocks are arranged in a block connected to the collection yard 10 via two connecting logistics paths 15, and one unit block is arranged in a block connected to the collection yard 10 via three connecting logistics paths 15. Various facilities such as houses, apartments, commercial facilities, factories, venues, parks, entertainment facilities such as tennis courts, parking lots, and the like may be provided within the unit block 11. In the unit block 11, there is provided a alley 14 as a route between facilities 13 or as a route leading from the unit block 11 to the main trunk 12.

When a plurality of unit blocks are arranged in this manner, a main street 12 is provided between adjacent unit blocks 11. Intra-block logistics path 16 is then constructed along backbone 12. Adjacent unit blocks 11 share a block-wise logistics path 16. The intra-block logistics path 16 is provided at a portion through which an autonomous transport robot for transporting goods by autonomous operation passes, and at least a portion of the intra-block logistics path 16 is formed in a layer different from that of a sidewalk or a driveway. Intra-block logistics path 16 is arranged in a ring around the circumference of unit block 11. Further, each of intra-block logistics paths 16 may be disposed in contact with at least one side of unit block 11. In the example shown in fig. 1, intra-block object flow path 16 that surrounds unit block 11 in a ring shape and intra-block object flow path 16 that does not surround both sides of unit block 11 are combined to constitute one intra-block object flow path 16. Intra-block logistics path 16 has branch path(s) 17. Intra-block logistics path 16 is configured to allow access via branch path 17 to intra-facility yard 18 within facility 13, located along the periphery of unit block 11. Here, each of the facilities 13 provided along the periphery of the unit block 11 is a facility 13 that can be reached without the branch path 17 overlapping with a portion where other facilities 13 are provided.

Note that although intra-street logistics path 16 is a path dedicated to an autonomous transport robot, in an emergency or the like, other autonomous vehicles may be permitted to pass as specifically permitted vehicles. At this time, vehicles passing through the intra-street logistics path 16, whether they are autonomous transport robots or emergency vehicles, do not require operation restrictions for safety measures required when people are in the same space if they can operate autonomously. Therefore, these vehicles can be efficiently operated.

As shown in fig. 1, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, a collection and logistics yard 10 is provided at a location different from a block formed by unit blocks 11. Collection and logistics yard 10 is connected to intra-block logistics path 16 by connecting logistics path 15. When the unit blocks 11 are not adjacent to each other but physically separated from each other, the unit blocks 11 in the separated area are connected to each other by the connection logistics path 15. With this configuration, the goods collected from outside the block to the collecting and logistics yard 10 can be individually delivered to each facility in the block by connecting the logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16. Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, goods can be delivered directly from each facility in the neighborhood to the collection and logistics yard 10. Here, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the connection logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16 are configured to be dedicated to the autonomous transport robot at a different level from that of a normal vehicle for people and human rides.

As described above, since the connection logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16 through which the autonomous transport robot passes are provided in a different layer from the layer through which a person or a general vehicle passes, the autonomous transport robot does not contact the person. As a result, the autonomous transport robot does not have to limit the operation speed or the like in order to take safety measures for people, and the autonomous transport robot can transport goods by high-speed operation. One of the features of the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment is a structure including the intra-block logistics path 16 and a logistics system using the intra-block logistics path 16. The structure including the intra-block logistics path 16 and the logistics system using the intra-block logistics path 16 will be described in detail below.

Fig. 2 is a schematic view showing a sectional structure of a logistics infrastructure structure according to a first embodiment. In fig. 2, the different layers for the collection and logistics yard 10 and the in-facility yard 18 and for connecting the logistics path 15 will be mainly described. In fig. 2, two examples of the floors on which the yard 18 within the facility is installed are shown.

As shown in fig. 2, the connection logistics path 15 is provided underground, which is a layer under the ground where a person or a general vehicle moves. The collection and logistics yard 10 disposed on the ground and the connection logistics path 15 are connected by an elevator 22. The autonomous transport robot 30 moves back and forth between the collection and logistics yard 10 and the connection logistics path 15 by the elevator 22.

As shown in fig. 2, the end of the connecting stream path 15 is an in-facility yard 18 disposed within the facility 13. The in-facility yard 18 is provided within the facility 13, the facility 13 being at a different level from the level at which the logistics path 15 is connected (for example, a first arrangement example shown in the upper diagram of fig. 2) or at the same level as the level at which the logistics path 15 is connected (a second arrangement example shown in the lower portion of fig. 2). A delivery destination home 21, which is a home of a person to be a final destination of goods, belongs to the facility 13.

Although fig. 2 shows an example in which the entire connection flow path 15 is formed underground, the connection flow path 15 may be provided not only underground but also on the ground in a different layer from a layer in which a person or a general vehicle moves around. Although it is also possible to provide some connecting logistics path 15 and intra-block logistics path 16 on the ground, by providing them all underground, the effect of eliminating the need for taking rain-proof measures for the goods to be transported can be achieved.

Next, a method of operating the autonomous transport robot 30 in the link logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16 will be described. Two-way traffic may be allowed for connecting logistics path 15 and intra-block logistics path 16. However, the width of block content flow path 16 may be narrowed by limiting the path to one-way traffic. Fig. 3 is a diagram for explaining the limitation of the traveling direction of the intra-block logistics path in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in fig. 3, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, in a route in which a path constituted by the intra-block logistics path 16 is formed into a loop, the traffic direction is limited to one-way traffic, and two-way traffic is allowed in a portion where the route becomes a dead road.

Fig. 3 will be described in more detail. In the example shown in fig. 3, the connection flow path 15 includes: a first connection logistics path 15a through which the autonomous transport robot passes from the collection and logistics yard 10 toward the intra-block logistics path 16; a second connected logistics path 15b through which the autonomous transport robot passes from the intra-block logistics path 16 toward the collection and logistics yard 10.

In the example shown in fig. 3, the unit blocks connected to the collecting and logistics yard 10 via one connecting logistics path 15 are denoted by a11 to a15, the unit blocks connected to the collecting and logistics yard 10 via two logistics paths 15 are denoted by B11 and B12, and the unit blocks connected to the collecting and logistics yard 10 via three connecting logistics paths 15 are denoted by C11.

In the example shown in fig. 3, the operation rule is set as follows. For the portion where intra-block logistics path 16 is formed to surround the periphery of a unit block, the direction of traffic is limited to one-way traffic. In addition, bidirectional traffic is allowed in the portion of street block where logistics path 16 becomes dead.

By setting the operation rule as described above, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to prevent a decrease in operation efficiency, such as the autonomous transport robots 30 facing each other and turning each other in the intra-block logistics path 16. In the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the width of the intra-block logistics path 16 to which the bidirectional traffic is applied is the same as the width of the intra-block logistics path 16 to which the unidirectional traffic is applied. The operation schedule of the autonomous transport robot 30 using the route allowing the bidirectional traffic is adjusted so that the autonomous transport robot 30 will not face another autonomous transport robot 30.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, when all the intra-block logistics path 16 form a loop, the direction of turning of the autonomous transport robot can be limited to one of the left and right. By imposing such a restriction, when the autonomous transport robots 30 advance and face each other, it is possible to prevent a decrease in operation efficiency such as causing one of the autonomous transport robots 30 to perform a steering action.

Next, a piping structure constituting the connection logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16 will be described. It is not necessary to have a piping structure if the connection of the logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16 is on the ground or in a layer above the ground. However, when the connection logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16 are underground, they need to be formed of a piping structure. Fig. 4 is a sectional view of a piping structure for explaining a neighborhood logistics path of the logistics infrastructure structure according to the first embodiment.

When the connection logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16 have a piping structure, the piping structure is formed by combining a plurality of piping materials having the same structure formed based on a specific standard by a prefabrication method, for example, box culverts. In the example shown in figure 4, one cross-section of a box culvert 40 is shown. In the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the intra-block logistics path 16 formed in the box-shaped culvert 40 is used as a passage of the autonomous transport robot 30. As shown in fig. 4, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, infrastructure wiring 41 and infrastructure piping 42 are provided in the intra-block logistics path 16 of the box culvert 40. In this way, intra-street logistics path 16 can be used not only as a pathway for autonomous transport robot 30, but also as part of the infrastructure. The infrastructure wiring 41 may be a power line, a communication line, or the like. The infrastructure piping 42 may be a water supply pipe, a gas pipe, or the like.

As shown in fig. 4, the box culvert 40 is buried underground in the main duct 12. With this structure, when constructing the main trunk 12, the work of burying the box culvert 40 is performed at the same time, and the construction period and the cost of constructing the intra-block logistics path 16 can be reduced. Such a configuration also achieves superior maintainability because intra-block logistics path 16 can be replaced as part of a roadway construction.

Next, a logistics flow in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining the collection of the logistics infrastructure structure and logistics in the logistics yard and the yard within the facility according to the first embodiment. In fig. 5, a work space is provided for each work or process performed in the collection and logistics yard 10 and the in-facility yard 18, and is shown as a component in each yard.

As shown in fig. 5, the collection and logistics yard 10 includes a receiving workspace 50, a sorting workspace 51, an intra-block delivery station 52, an off-block delivery station 53, and a garbage collection station 54. The in-facility yard 18 includes a receiving workspace 60, a sorting workspace 61, individual delivery stations 62, a cargo receiving workspace 63, a delivery workspace 64, and a garbage collection station 65.

In the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, first, goods are carried from a logistics network outside the street into the receiving work space 50 by a goods transport vehicle such as a truck. At receiving workspace 50, goods are received from a logistics network outside the neighborhood and are handed over to sorting workspace 51. In the sorting workspace 51, the goods are stored in a container for each building to which the residence of a person as a delivery destination belongs. A locker with separate shelves for each residence of the delivery destination may be used instead of the container. When a locker is used, it is only necessary to place the locker in a locker room provided in the yard 18 within the facility of the delivery destination. In this case, the user receives an electronic key or the like from a higher-level system for controlling the logistics infrastructure structure 1, and can deliver the goods to the person of the delivery destination only by unlocking the shelf designated by the electronic key.

The containers sorted in the sorting workspace 51 are then handed over to the autonomous transport robot 30 operating in the link logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16 in the intra-block delivery station 52. The autonomous transport robot 30 transports the container to a facility as a delivery destination of the container designated by the upper-level system. The delivery destination facility includes a public facility such as an in-facility yard 18 or a place other than a residence such as a factory.

In the in-facility yard 18, the containers transported by the autonomous transport robot 30 are received at the receiving workspace 60. The containers received at the receiving workspace 60 are handed over to a sorting workspace 61 and the goods in the containers are delivered to individual delivery stations 62. In the individual delivery station 62, a work of delivering the goods to the residents of the designated delivery destination is performed.

When a resident in the facility wants to send goods, he/she brings the goods to be sent to the goods receiving work space 18 in the facility yard 63. At the goods receiving work space 63, the received goods are delivered to the sorting work space 61. In the sorting workspace 61, the received goods are loaded onto containers and delivered to the delivery workspace 64. At the delivery workspace 64, the container is handed over to the autonomous transport robot 30. Then, the autonomous transport robot 30 passes through a route connecting the logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16, and delivers the container loaded with the goods to the receiving work space 50 in the collecting and logistics yard 10.

At the receiving workspace 50, the received containers are delivered to a sorting workspace 51. In the sorting workspace 51, containers received from the plurality of facilities 13 through the receiving workspace 50 are collectively delivered to the out-of-block delivery station 53. At the off-street delivery station 53, the containers received from the sortation workspace 51 are handed over to delivery vehicles operating in a distribution network outside the street.

In the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the trash discharged from residents in the facility is collected at the trash collecting station 65 and is collected in the trash collecting station 54 provided in the collection and logistics yard 10 through the automatic transport robot 30, the connecting logistics path 15, and the intra-block logistics path 16. The refuse collected in the refuse collection station 54 in the collection and logistics yard 10 is then transported to a refuse disposal station.

As described above, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the unit block 11, the intra-block logistics path 16 constructed around the unit block, is connected to the collection and logistics yard 10 constructed in a place separate from the block by connecting the logistics path 15. In this way, the logistics infrastructure structure 1 can easily extend towns by extending towns in such a way that unit blocks are built in a continuous way.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, even when the blocks are extended to physically separate areas, by connecting the blocks with the connection logistics path 15, the blocks sharing one logistics yard 10 can be easily extended even to areas where the areas of the blocks are discontinuous.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, since the intra-block logistics path 16 is formed along the periphery of the unit block 11, even when large-scale construction such as reconstruction of the facilities 13 in the unit block 11 is required, only the intra-facility yard 18 related to the facilities to be constructed is located underground, and the other intra-block logistics path 16 is not affected. As a result, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, large-scale construction, such as updating of facilities and construction of new buildings, can be easily performed. This is advantageous for the extension, maintenance and management of towns.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, a part of the intra-block logistics path 16 used in the adjacent unit blocks 11 is shared between the adjacent unit blocks 11 and the corresponding unit blocks 11. In the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to expand towns while shortening the overall extension of the logistics path 16 within a block, reducing the amount of material used, and shortening the construction period.

Further, the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment has the intra-block logistics path 16 provided for the autonomous transport robot 30 that transports goods to each facility in the block in a different layer from that for a person or a general vehicle. Therefore, a person or a general vehicle will not pass through the same place in the street at the same time as the autonomous transport robot 30, and the time when the autonomous transport robot 30 arrives at the facility 13 from the collection and logistics yard 10 can be easily predicted. That is, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, by providing the in-facility yard 18 in the facility in the unit block 11, it is possible to achieve efficient delivery of goods to people in the facility.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the piping structure members such as box-shaped culverts and the like manufactured by the prefabrication method are combined to form the piping structure portions constituting the paths of the logistics path 16 within the neighborhood. In this way, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, convenience of parts procurement, improvement in production efficiency, improvement in construction efficiency, and high scalability of the intra-block logistics path 16 can be achieved.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, infrastructure wiring, infrastructure piping, and the like are provided in the piping structure that constitutes the intra-block logistics path 16. With this structure, the intra-block logistics path 16 can be used not only as a passage of the autonomous transport robot 30 but also for other purposes, and thus the construction time of the block can be shortened. Further, by installing the infrastructure wiring and the infrastructure piping in the intra-block logistics path 16, maintenance of the wiring and the piping becomes easier than in the case where they are buried in the ground.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to allow not only the autonomous transport robot 30 to pass through the intra-block logistics path 16 but also an emergency vehicle capable of autonomous driving to pass through the intra-block logistics path 16. In this way, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, emergency measures can be taken promptly.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the traveling direction of the autonomous transport robot is limited to one direction for the loop section of the intra-block logistics path 16. Therefore, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the width of the intra-block logistics path 16 can be set to the minimum width that allows one autonomous transport robot 30 to pass through. That is, with the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, towns can be efficiently enlarged by reducing the width of the pipe structures or roads constituting the intra-block logistics path 16.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the direction in which the autonomous transport robot turns can be limited to one of the left and right. When all of the intra-block logistics paths 16 form a loop, by applying such a restriction, if the autonomous transport robots 30 travel to face each other, it is possible to prevent a decrease in operation efficiency, such as causing any one of the autonomous transport robots 30 to perform a turning action.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, the in-facility yard 18 is provided in the facility 13 at the end of the branch path 17. Therefore, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, inefficiency can be prevented. The inefficiency here is, for example, that when the autonomous transport robot 30 enters and leaves the in-facility yard 18 of the facility 13, it faces another autonomous transport robot 30, and therefore the other autonomous transport robot 30 needs to perform a steering action. Further, by providing an in-facility yard 18 for each facility 13, the efficiency of delivering goods to individual delivery destinations can be improved.

The in-facility yard 18 according to the first embodiment is provided in the same layer as that for the branch path 17 or in a layer different from that in which the branch path 17 is provided. Therefore, the flexibility of the layer on which the in-facility yard 18 is provided can improve the degree of freedom in designing the facility 13 corresponding to the in-facility yard 18.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, at least one of the process of receiving the goods from the autonomous transport robot in the in-facility yard 18 and the process of delivering the goods from the in-facility yard to the delivery destination in the facility is performed by the robot. This eliminates the need for a person required for sorting and delivering the goods in the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment, so that the delivery of the goods can be made more efficient. Further, while the goods to be carried by the autonomous transport robot 30 are stored in the collection and delivery locker stored in the shelf designated for each destination, the collection and delivery locker may be transported by the autonomous transport robot 30. By using such collection and delivery lockers, the necessary sorting effort may be reduced and the goods may be delivered more efficiently.

[ second embodiment ]

In the second embodiment, a logistics infrastructure 2 as another form of the logistics infrastructure 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. Fig. 6 is a schematic view of a logistics infrastructure configuration 2 according to a second embodiment. In the description of the second embodiment, the same components as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

As shown in fig. 6, in the logistics infrastructure structure 2 according to the second embodiment, a place to avoid 71 is provided on the route of the intra-block logistics path 16 of the logistics infrastructure structure 1 according to the first embodiment. A keep-away 71 is also provided near the junction between the connecting logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16.

Further, in the logistics infrastructure structure 2 according to the second embodiment, as the intersection of the logistics flow path 16 within the block, a roundabout intersection 72 having a ring structure whose surrounding direction is limited in one direction is provided. In the logistics infrastructure structure 2 according to the second embodiment, the roundabout intersection 72 is provided at the end of the route where no loop is formed, that is, at the end of the intra-block logistics path 16 where the route becomes a dead road among the intra-block logistics path 16 in the block.

In the logistics infrastructure structure 2 according to the second embodiment, by providing the avoidance 71 at the connection point between the connection logistics path 15 and the intra-block logistics path 16, even when the operation state of the connection logistics path 15 indicates congestion, the autonomous transport robot 30 temporarily turns in the avoidance 71. By so doing, it is possible to prevent the autonomous transport robot 30 from stopping on the intra-street logistics path 16 and obstructing the operation of the other autonomous transport robots 30.

Further, in the second embodiment, by providing the avoidance 71 on the route of the intra-block logistics path 16, for example, when an emergency vehicle passes through the intra-block logistics path 16, the autonomous transport robot 30 is temporarily turned to prevent interference with the operation of the emergency vehicle.

In the logistics infrastructure structure 2 according to the second embodiment, the roundabout intersection 72 is used as an intersection. In each roundabout 72, the autonomous transport robot 30 comes out of the roundabout 72 when the autonomous transport robot 30 reaches the target passage while traveling around the loop route in one direction. By providing a roundabout intersection 72, the intersection acts as a waiting place, and thus congestion of the logistics path 16 within the block can be alleviated. In addition, by providing one of roundabout intersections 72 at the end of each of intra-block logistics path 16 as a dead road, it is possible to prevent a decrease in operation efficiency such as when autonomous transport robots 30 face each other and one of them performs a turning action on intra-block logistics path 16.

[ third embodiment ]

In the third embodiment, a collection and logistics yard 80 as another form of the collection and logistics yard 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. Fig. 7 is a schematic view of a collection and logistics yard according to a third embodiment. In the description of the third embodiment, the same components as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

As shown in fig. 7, in the collection and logistics yard 80 according to the third embodiment, the outside-block reception work space 82 and the outside-block delivery station 53 for handing over goods to and from outside the block are provided so as to be in contact with the automobile-dedicated road. In addition, an intra-block receiving work space 81 is provided outside the automobile-dedicated road. Here, it is preferable that some of the collection and logistics yard 80 is provided in the service area SA or parking area PA provided on the automobile-dedicated road to facilitate parking of the cargo transport vehicle when cargo is handed over to and received from outside the block.

As described above, by using the collection and logistics yard 80 capable of handing over the goods to and receiving the goods from outside the block on the dedicated bus road, the goods transport vehicle responsible for the logistics of the goods outside the block is not required to discharge the goods on the bus-dedicated road. This improves the efficiency of logistics of goods while mitigating congestion on local roads.

This configuration can be achieved because the collection and logistics yard 80 is located at a place different from the place where the neighborhood exists, and because the connection logistics path 15 that connects the collection and logistics yard 80 to the intra-neighborhood logistics path 16 is used.

From the disclosure thus described, it will be obvious that the embodiments of the disclosure may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. A logistics infrastructure structure comprising:

a collection and logistics yard configured to collect and distribute goods exchanged between outside and inside of a block;

at least one unit block;

an intra-block logistics path which is provided in a ring shape around the unit block, through which an autonomous transport robot for transporting the goods by autonomous operation passes, and at least a portion of which is provided at a portion of a layer different from a layer for a sidewalk or a driveway;

a branch path configured to be accessible to facilities facing a periphery of the unit block; and

a connection logistics path configured to connect the collection and logistics yard to the intra-block logistics path.

2. The logistics infrastructure structure of claim 1, wherein

The residence of the person designated as the destination for the goods belongs to the facility.

3. The logistics infrastructure structure of claim 1 or 2, wherein

The intra-block logistics path is disposed in a level above or below a level for a backbone disposed along a periphery of the unit block.

4. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein,

the intra-block logistics path is formed by combining a plurality of pipe materials having the same structure formed based on a predetermined standard by a prefabrication method.

5. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein,

the intra-block logistics path includes a piping structure, and the piping structure is provided with a passage for the autonomous transport robot and infrastructure piping used in the block.

6. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein

Giving passage permission only to the autonomous transport robot and another autonomous vehicle specifically permitted to pass through the path of the logistic flow within the neighborhood.

7. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein

A avoidance is provided on at least one of the intra-block logistics path and a connection point between the intra-block logistics path and the connection logistics path, the avoidance being used for the autonomous transport robot to temporarily turn on the route.

8. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein

Sharing a portion of the intra-block logistics path used in adjacent unit blocks between the adjacent unit blocks.

9. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein,

in the loop portion of the intra-block logistics path, the traveling direction of the autonomous transport robot is limited to one direction.

10. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein,

in the intra-street logistics path, a direction in which the autonomous transport robot turns is limited to one of left and right.

11. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein,

the intersections of the intra-block logistics path are formed by roundabouts including a ring structure in which the surrounding direction is limited to one direction.

12. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein

An in-facility yard provided so as to correspond to the facility is provided at an end point of the branch path.

13. The logistics infrastructure structure of claim 12, wherein

The in-facility yard is provided in the same layer as the layer in which the branch path is provided, or in a layer different from the layer in which the branch path is provided.

14. The logistics infrastructure structure of claim 12, wherein

In the in-facility yard, at least one of a process for receiving the cargo from the autonomous transport robot and a process for delivering the cargo from the in-facility yard to a delivery destination in the facility is performed by a robot.

15. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein

The connection logistics path includes:

a first connected logistics path through which the autonomous transport robot passes from the collection and logistics yard toward the intra-block logistics path; and

a second connected logistics path through which the autonomous transport robot passes from the intra-block logistics path towards the collection and logistics yard.

16. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein

At least a portion of the collection and logistics yard is configured as a facility on a dedicated roadway for a vehicle.

17. The logistics infrastructure structure of any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein

The autonomous transport robot is configured to transport collection and delivery lockers for storing the goods in shelves designated for each destination.

18. A logistics infrastructure structure comprising:

at least one unit block;

an intra-block logistics path which is provided in contact with at least one side of the unit block, through which an autonomous transport robot for transporting the goods through an autonomous operation passes, and at least a portion of which is provided at a portion of a layer different from a layer for a sidewalk or a driveway;